English Proficiency

English Placement Test

The English Placement Test, which is given at the beginning of the spring, summer II and fall semesters, is to determine whether ISU students whose native language is NOT English are proficient enough in English to meet the requirements at Iowa State University.

New international graduate teaching assistants are also required to take a SPEAK/TEACH examination before beginning their assigned duties. The link listed below will take you to the University SPEAK/TEACH site listing registration and testing dates. In addition, the Teaching Assistant Handbook contains useful information and we strongly encourage you to review this material.

SPEAK/TEACH is a required examination for international Teaching Assistants.